Masala - Warrenville, IL

Mixed vegetables dipped in batter & quick fried

Peppers cooked w/ batter served w/ lemon & onions

Savory pastries filled w/ spiced potatoes

Homemade cheese cubes fried, tossed w/ onions, chillies, scallions, ginger, & garlic

Baby corn cooked w/ batter, herbs, & spices

Chicken marinated w/ homemade spices & simmered w/ curry leaves

Boneless chicken simmered in special sauce w/ red & green peppers, diced onions, Indian spices & herbs

Boneless chicken tossed w/ spicy ginger, chili sauce, & herbs

Fried boneless chicken cooked w/ onions & peppers in Manchuria sauce

Boneless chicken made w/ Indian spices & cashew pieces

Marinated fish pieces fried w/ special Indian spices

Flat Indian bread stuffed w/ chicken & green vegetables

Flat Indian bread stuffed w/ lamb kebab & green vegetables

Homemade cheese baked in clay oven

Boneless chicken breast cubes marinated w/ spicy sauce & baked in clay oven

Chicken marinated in spicy yogurt sauce & baked in clay oven

Lamb cubes marinated in spicy yogurt sauce & baked in clay oven

Specially marinated minced lamb on skewer

Assorted tandoori items platter

Medium spiced lentil curry

Kidney beans & whole red lentil curry

Okra cooked w/ nuts & coconut chili powder

Egg plant baked in oven & cooked in creamy spicy sauce

Homemade cheese w/ green peas in curry sauce

Garbanzo beans cooked in curry sauce

Spinach​ puree w/ homemade cheese cooked w/ Indian herbs

Mixed vegetables & cheese delicately cooked w/ tomato puree, cashew nuts, Indian herbs, & spices

Homemade cheese cooked w/ tomato, onion, & creamy sauce

Homemade cheese & vegetable balls in buttery sauce

Fried tofu cooked in peanut curry sauce w/ Indian spices

Specialty of the house, chicken cooked w/ specially blended spices & herbs in a traditional way

Boneless chicken cooked w/ mild butter sauce

Chicken prepared w/ yogurt sauce, Indian spices, & herbs

Boneless chicken cooked w/ spinach curry

Boneless chicken w/ potatoes, Indian spices in curry sauce

Clay oven baked chicken breast cooked w/ tomato puree, Indian spices, & cream sauce

Cooked boneless chicken w/ spicy ginger sauce & herbs

Cooked chicken w/ roasted coconut, spicy sauce & herbs

Specialty of the house: lamb cooked w/ specially blended spices in thick gravy

Curried lamb w/ potato

Lamb cooked w/ creamy spinach gravy, Indian spices, & herbs

Lamb cooked w/ yogurt sauce, Indian spices, & herbs

Boneless​ fish cooked w/ tamarind sauce, Indian spices & herbs

Prawns​ cooked w/ tomatoes, caramelized onions & Indian spices in traditional Southern Indian style

Fresh fish fried w/ herbs & Indian spices

Special mixed vegetable & lentils

Soup made w/ South Indian spices & herbs in a traditional way

Chicken marinated w/ herbs, Indian spices & cooked w/ long grain basmati rice served w/ raita (special yogurt recipe w/ cucumbers & onions)

Goat marinated w/ herbs, spices & cooked w/ long grain basmati rice served w/ raita (special yogurt recipe w/ cucumbers & onions)

Fresh vegetables w/ herbs, spices & cooked w/ long grain basmati rice served w/ raita (special yogurt recipe w/ cucumbers & onions)

Steamed rice & lentil patties served w/ chutney & sambar (traditional lentil soup)

Fried​ lentil patties served w/ chutney & sambar (traditional lentil soup)

Lentil pancake w/ vegetables, chopped onions & chillies

Ric6.00e & lentil crepe

Rice​ & lentil crepe filled w/ potato curry

Rice & lentil crepe w/ a coating of special Indian spices & herbs

Rice & lentil crepe roasted w/ lentil & special spices

Very​ thin rice & lentil crepe

Green lentil crepe stuffed w/ potato curry

Thin & crispy crepe from cream of wheat & rice

Thin & crispy crepe from cream of wheat & rice stuffed w/ potato curry

Thin & crispy crepe from cream of wheat & rice stuffed w/ grated onions

Green lentil crepe layered w/ onions, hot peppers, ginger, & grit

Puffed bread w/ garbanzo beans curry

Puffed wheat bread w/ garbanzo beans curry

White flour bread baked in clay oven

Whole wheat oven-baked flatbread

Oven-baked​ flatbread cooked w/ fresh garlic

Oven-baked flatbread cooked w/ fresh onions

Oven baked wheat bread stuffed w/ mashed masala potato

White flour flatbread w/ dry nuts & apple

Creamy soft mousse w/ mango pulp

Sweet homemade cheese served w/ cold sweet reduced milk cream, flavored w/ rose water, cardamom & crushed pistachios

Soft, lightly-fried milk & dough balls served in a warm, cardamom flavored sugar syrup, dusted w/ cashews

The ever-popular indian street food is recreated at masala! Our finger hot peppers are drenched in batter & deep fried to a crisp golden brown. Served w/ dipping sauce.

Our specially fermented rice & lentil batter is mixed w/ onion, chillies & ginger, & deep fried. Enjoy this savory appetizer.

Delicious mini versions of the mirchi bajji make the perfect sampler.

Assorted vegetables are battered in seasoned besan flour w/ fresh herbs & spices & fried to perfection.

India’s favorite pastime snack! Spiced potato filling is packed into a savory, crunchy pastry shell. Enjoy our special version!

Spongy dumplings of all-purpose flour mixed w/ ginger & green chillies are served up crispy & hot!

Indian street food at its best! Mirchi bajji, vegetable pakoras, paneer pakora wada

Crisp, flavorful lentil wafers are packed w/ fresh coriander, tomato, onion, green chilliesand special seasonings.

A house favorite! Dive into this asian-inspired treat of fresh fish, fried & finished inmanchurian style.

A clever variation! A hard-boiled egg is coated w/ seasoned besan flour & deep fried to golden brown.

Forget the chicken nuggets! Fresh boneless chicken pieces are mixed w/ spiced besan flour & deep fried to perfection.

Delicious cauliflower florets & baby corn are stir fried in a wok w/ chillies & soy sauce.

Cauliflower florets & baby corn are stir fried in a wok w/ spicy chilly sauce.

A cheesy favorite! Crispy fried paneer fingers are stir fried in a wok w/ spicy chilly sauce.

Take it up a notch! Crispy fried prawn fingers are tossed in special sauce & served hot.

Colorful vegetables are stir fried on a high flame & tossed w/ noodles, indian style!

A complete meal. Carbs, protein & vitamins are abundant in this classic favorite.

The goodness of ginger is ever-present in our dish of marinated chicken pieces, fried & tossed in our special sauce.

Our lip-smacking version of marinated chicken pieces fried & tossed w/ chillies in special chilly sauce!

Marinated chicken pieces are delicately fried & tossed in our special asian-inspired soy sauce

Perfect as a bar snack or entrée! Seasoned & marinated chicken pieces are fried & tossed in our secret sauce.

Experience the rush of sweet, spicy & tangy flavors in this aromatic prawn dish.

Meat is added to the mix of vegetables stir fried w/ noodles on a high flame.

It may be asian inspired, but taste for yourself - masala makes it best!

Another hands-down favorite blend of seasoned rice, vegetable & egg.

Wake​ up your taste buds w/ this dish of marinated chicken breast pieces, baked in a clay oven.

Soft & silky boneless pieces of white chicken are marinated w/ herbs & spices, skewered & roasted in a clay oven. Melts in your mouth!

Boneless pieces of white chicken are marinated overnight in malai masala w/ spices, skewered & oven-roasted for an unforgettable taste.

Go green! Boneless chicken marinated in mint & yoghurt sauce are cooked to perfection in the hot tandoor.

Loved the world over, this punjabi delicacy is practically the face of indian cooking in the western world. A perfectly seasoned, spicy yogurt sauce serves as the marinade for the chicken which is baked up fresh in the tandoor. Served w/ onions & lemon wedges

Boneless cubes of tender lamb are marinated in lightly-spiced yogurt to preserve its delicate taste, & then grilled to perfection.

Minced lamb is specially marinated, skewered & grilled to mouthwatering tenderness in our version of the classic.

Assorted tandoori items served w/ chicken tikku, sheesh kababs, fish tikka, murg molai kebab.

A vegetarian delight! Cubes of homemade cheese are combined w/ gently-spiced yogurt to preserve their delicate taste, then skewered & roasted in our clay oven.

A fresh take on grilling! Garden vegetables are marinated w/ mixed spices & roasted in clay oven.

Barbecued pieces of seasoned fish w/ flavors of indian herbs & spices make for a delicious treat!

Fresh shrimp are marinated in mild spices & roasted in our clay oven. A perfect starter!

Juicy, flavored chicken or lamb kebabs tossed w/ fresh salad are wrapped in our hand-rolled indian bread.

Grilled, boneless chicken pieces, onions, peppers & fresh cilantro are packed into our homemade bread.

A savory treat of mixed grilled vegetables & homemade cheese stuffed into masala’s home-made flatbread.

Savor our special tomato soup w/ vegetables & a touch of indian spices

Channel the days gone by of the british raj in india w/ this chicken/vegetable lentil soup flavored w/ indian spices. An anglo-indian favorit

The​ south-indian staple is a hot consommé of tomatoes, tamarind & a mix of spices. Eternal!

Awaken​ your tastebuds w/ this most loved south-indian blend of lentils, vegetables & spices. Served piping hot!

Steamed rice-and-lentil dumplings served hot w/ nutty chutney & delicious sambar (traditional vegetable-lentil soup). A timeless favorite.

Traditional, fried, savory lentil doughnuts served hot w/ nutty chutney & delicious sambar

Indian-style grits cooked w/ vegetables & spices. A favorite any time of day!

Another tasty & perfect match of carbs & protein keeps you energetic all day!

A staple food of southern india. A gorgeous crepe is whipped up from perfectly-fermented rice/lentil batter.

A mouthwatering, crispy, wafer-thin, rice-lentil crepe, roasted in butter until golden brown.

The paper dosa is enhanced w/ a stuffing of seasoned potatoes for a divine experience!

The​ classic crepe is stuffed w/ potato & masala. Enjoy this tasty, wholesome treat.

Heighten your dining experience w/ this version of the crepe, generously embedded w/ onion bits.

Here, the crepe is generously layered w/ our specially-flavored paste, made in-house. Try it today!

The​ classic potato-masala mixture forms the inner layer of the crepe for an outstanding taste!

Fine semolina takes the place of rice to yield a uniquely delicious crepe.

Crisp crepe made w/ fine semolina & sprinkled w/ chopped onion

Upgrade​ your culinary experience w/ this version filled w/ our savory potato blend.

A generous portion of chopped onions are blended in to form a crispy, delicious creation of the rawa dosa.

Masala special crepe made w/ green lentils batter, sprinkled w/ fine chopped ginger, chillies & onion

There’s no escaping the flavor of andhra pradesh w/ this special preparation from masala. A soft, green-lentil crepe is layered w/ onions, finely-chopped ginger, & then stuffed w/ upma (indian grits). Enjoy this ultimate gastronomic treat!

The dosa is flavored on the inside w/ beaten egg & cooked to perfection!

Savory, mouthwatering pancake batter blended w/ chopped onions, chillies & vegetables is pan fried & served up hot. Mmmmm!

Fried onion dresses up the traditional pancake for a memorable taste.

The pinnacle of flavor is reached w/ this version topped w/ onion, chillies, ginger, carrots & tomatoes. Enjoy!

Puffed wheat bread is deep fried to a soft, golden-brown texture & served w/ a mild, spiced potato curry.

Soft & delicious, our layered indian handmade wheat bread is served w/ a mild potato curry.

Our​ value meal includes an aromatic feast of masala dosa, uthappam, idly & wada. You are in for a treat w/ this one!

Complete meal served w/ assorted vegetarian dishes, indian bread, rice & dessert.

Complete meal served w/ chicken, lamb or goat, served w/ indian bread, rice & dessert

Out of this world! The staple favorite of andhra is ready & available – just like mom used to make boneless fish is traditionally slow cooked w/ herbs & spices in tamarind sauce.

An all-time favorite! Marinated cat fish fillets are tawa (flat-pan) fried to perfection!

Marinated shrimp are cooked w/ spices & then gently pan-fried for a taste that is undeniably good!

Fresh prawns are cooked in traditional, south indian style gravy of caramelized onions, tomatoes & indian spices.

A creamy delight! Our prawns are delicately flavored w/ cardamom & prepared in a rich gravy of onion & cashew.

Our take on the world-renowned flavor! Prawns are cooked in a portugese-inspired spicy sauce w/ succulent potatoes

Slow-cooked,​ falling-off-the-bone tender goat stew, cooked in a special gravy & exotic spices.

A house specialty! Our finest cuts of lamb are marinated & cooked in a thick gravy of onions, specially-blended spices, & gongura leaves (sorelle – a rare, flavorful herb)

Marinated chunks of goat meat are first cooked w/ spices, & then tossed in a pan until well done.

Marinated lamb meets the potato to form a perfect combination in this portuguese-inspired dish flavored w/ vinegar & red spices.

Delicately-spiced lamb is cooked to perfection in a yogurt & cashew-based sauce.

In this signature dish, creamy spinach gravy forms the perfect backdrop for the lamb cooked w/ spices & herbs.

Marinated, clay oven-baked cubes of lamb are gentlycooked in a spice-based tomato & cream sauce.

Can’t go wrong w/ this classic of tender lamb cooked in a seasoned, authentic curry sauce!

Bring back memories of royal india w/ this kashmiri delicacy of tender lamb simmered in yogurt sauce.

Perfectly-grilled​ chunks of seekh kabab are further cooked in masala for an unbelievable taste!

A definite crowd-pleaser! Our house specialty of the traditional andhra curry of bone-in chicken stew is cooked w/ our special blend of spices. Bring back priceless memories of home w/ this one!

A​ traditional north indian dish of boneless pieces of chicken, lovingly slow-cooked w/ aromatic spices in a creamy, mild butter sauce. Exquisite!

The chettinad region of tamilnadu, a mecca for food lovers, is alive & well at masala, w/ the recreation of their signature chicken dish.

From the land of red chillies & flavors galore comes the unbeatable taste boneless chicken fried w/ onions, chillies, & coriander!

Our tender chicken pieces are marinated, then finished in fenugreek flavored tomato sauce & cream in this ever-popular indian dish.

A hyderabadi speciality! Chicken is gently cooked w/ yogurt & spices to form a mouthwatering gravy.

Another hyderbadi classic brought to you by masala. Chicken is cooked in a blend of yogurt & green sauce.

Chicken​ cubes are cooked w/ onions, tomatoes, bell peppers in a special sauce to create this timeless dish.

Spinach is the silent star, along w/ herbs & spices in this chicken entrée.

Boiled eggs are flavorfully included in this gravy cooked w/ spices, onions, & tomatoes

A​ staple, simple & satisfying north indian yellow lentil curry. Lightly spiced, it tastes best w/ rice or a side of any of our breads.

A punjabi classic. Garbanzo beans (chickpeas) are slow cooked in a gravy of onions, tomato & a special spice-blend. Perfect w/ any bread – roti, naan or paratha.

Spinach never tasted this good! A divine dish of pureed spinach cooked w/ homemade cheese cubes & seasoned w/ indian herbs

An all-time favorite indian food. The beautiful blend of tomato, peas & homemade cheese cubes (paneer) creates a subtly-sweet dish that is easy on the palate.

Another perfectly created dish of homemade cheese cubes cooked in a creamy “tikka” sauce of onions, tomatoes & spices.

The combination of peas & mushrooms in a tomato based sauce, lightly spiced & served hot, is unmatched!

Here,​ whole black lentils are slow cooked on low flame to perfection w/ a hint of tomato, spice, butter & cream to create the protein-rich punjabi delight.

Homemade cottage cheese cubes are sauteed in a gravy of whole spices, tomatoes, & bell peppers.

A vegetarian’s delight – homemade cottage cheese beautifully blended in a tomato & fenugreek sauce.

Okra​ is delicately cooked into a mouthwatering gravy base of mixed indian herbs.

You want to eat this all day! Fried okra is seasoned & tossed w/ onions & inhouse spices.

A vegetarian delight of cauliflower & potatoes cooked in herbs & spices.

Spinach & garbanzo beans are cooked w/ mild spices to yield a delicious & highly nutritious gravy.

Potatoes are cooked to perfection in a gravy of lightly-spiced spinach & tomatoes.

This delicious mughlai dish gets its name, navratan (meaning nine gems) from the nine different veggies, fruit & nuts used in it! At masala, it is cooked in a fresh cream sauce w/ light herbs & spices.

South indian vegetables are simmered in special korma sauce for a taste that is out of this world!

Assorted vegetables are painstakingly cooked in a rich vindaloo sauce.

The classic dish from hyderabad is channeled here w/ eggplant cooked in a sauce of sesame seeds, peanut paste & yogurt.

Ball-shaped​ “koftas” made w/ vegetables, cheese, & nuts are slow-cooked in a delicious gravy.

An all-time favorite indian food. The beautiful blend of tomato, peas & potatoes creates a subtly-sweet dish that is easy on the palate.

Aromatic basmati rice cooked w/ vegetables & spices

An expert blend of mughlai & andhra cuisine – this versatile offering of chicken marinated in herbs & spices is layered w/ long-grain basmati rice & steamed to perfection in a tightly sealed, heavy-bottomed dish (dum). Cool cucumber-and-onion raita (yogurt dip) is served alongside as the ideal accompaniment.

An expert blend of mughlai & andhra cuisine – this versatile offering of mutton marinated in herbs & spices is layered w/ long-grain basmati rice & steamed to perfection in a tightly sealed, heavy-bottomed dish (dum). Cool cucumber-and-onion raita (yogurt dip) is served alongside as the ideal accompaniment.

Mutton (goat meat) is alternately used here in the same tantalizing recipe as above. Served w/ raita. You be the judge of which one tastes better!

Well-cooked rice is soaked in tempered yogurt, served w/ in-house pickle as accompaniment. Classic!

Homemade yogurt, cucumber & cilantro are brought to life w/ touch of jalapenos & black pepper.

Mixed pickle of assorted vegetables made indian style. The perfect side to our rice & bread.

Crisp lentil wafers add the extra crunch to any meal!

The classic leavened flatbread made w/ white flour is baked fresh in the clay oven tandoor.

For a royal taste, try our indian handmade bread stuffed w/ nuts & raisins!

A rare offering! The bread is made w/ flattened dough & a rich sprinkling of pistachio nuts.

For a lighter taste, try our flatbread stuffed w/ onion & fresh cilantro leaves

Fresh garlic is baked right into the naan for a delicious, old-world taste.

Whole-wheat layered bread is stuffed w/ ground, spiced methi leaves, & baked to perfection!

Whole-wheat layered bread is w/ ground, & baked to perfection!

Masala-spiced mashed potatoes are stuffed into wheat bread & baked for a divine taste.

Classic, whole-wheat bread baked evenly in our clay oven

A soft, fluffy dough is created in layers, then fried to form a balloon-shaped treat!

The staple, indian whole wheat bread is cooked on tawa (flat pan) or directly on the stovetop.

Vanilla/mango

Flattened, round pieces of indian cottage cheese are poached in sweetened milk & garnished w/ pistachios. Truly outstanding.

Golden-fried dumplings of milk pastry are soaked in a sweet, saffron-enriched syrup & served hot. Omg!

Grated carrots are gently cooked in milk on a reduced flame until a thick gravy (halwa) is formed. It is then generously sprinkled w/ nuts & allowed to set. A celebratory dish across the country!

Ever try indian ice-cream fall in love w/ this mango-flavored version of traditional unchurned ice cream.

Beat the heat w/ this ever-popular, yogurt-based, natural beverage drink. Try it plain or w/ a hint of salt

Mango-flavored version

Sweetened version

Savory version w/ a hint of spice.

Coke, sprite, fanta

Spiced indian tea